Dapol 58xx O Gauge New shiny review

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  1. Kimbo

    Kimbo Staff Member Moderator

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    I didn’t pre order this model as I wanted to see and hear what buyer’s thought of it before taking the plunge....seems they have been received well with only a few minor faults, so 22nd Aug I ordered one from RoS and it arrived today, so approx 1 month, not bad service in these strange times.
    As always well packed in an appropriate sized box, well done RoS, Hattons would do well to follow your lead. Plenty of packing around the Dapol box as well.

    A sturdy hard plastic frame surround’s the model secured by 5 screws, is this going to be the norm now?.
    First close inspections of the model shows that some one at either Dapol or RoS might like to wear cotton gloves when removing the model for testing as there were several finger prints all over the handling positions on the model, but no real drama to clean them off......then wash my hands :thumbs:

    The only issues I can find are one brake shoe is touching the front wheel, so this will need to be adjusted, and the side tool box has a glue mark, which again no big deal but it’s there and will need to be removed.

    I’m very impressed so far, a quick test on DC and the mechanism is so smooth and quiet, even at top speed. Detailing again very nice with the cab detailing a stand out, love all the dial detail, which when hurtling around a layout will never be seen, but hey, I know it’s there.

    price for us folk down under £169.58 including post, absolute bargain in my book.









    I’ll give her a good run on DC. Sound is to follow when the supplier has received stock from ESU.
     
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    Almost tempted!!!
     
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    I was.
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  4. York Paul

    York Paul Staff Member Moderator

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    Nice little engine the 14XX, not sure I could justify one being an NSR man myself ... the 850 Pannier yes because they were built at Stafford Road and did work to Market Drayton in their day.
     
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  5. Kimbo

    Kimbo Staff Member Moderator

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    Does look nice in green livery as well......I sold a sancheng one in Lined GWR livery last year, loverly looking loco.
     
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    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    They look very nice. Well done Dapol.

    Toto
     
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    I reckon the Dapol RTR O gauge range has changed it from an elite part of model railways to an accessible part.
     
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    A lovely looking engine with plenty of detailed parts. Well done Dapol.
     
  9. Kimbo

    Kimbo Staff Member Moderator

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    Yes, I would agree there. It’s amazing how many o gauge layouts, small and large , have been shown on forums over the last few years.
    When you get a price level that crosses over the scales ie £150 - £180 for a small (but by no means lacking in detail, running quality) o gauge model to a top end Bachmann, Hornby and others, it starts making modeller thinking about a possible small plank layout with “just one engine and 3 wagons” :avatar::avatar:
     
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    Kimbo Staff Member Moderator

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    Correct Kevin, the main requirement for me was the running qualities and it does not fail there either, runs like a well oiled sewing machine :thumbup:
    Kim
     
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  11. Walkingthedog

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    I just tried using a sewing machine but it won’t stay on the track.
     
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  12. Mark4mm

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    These are beautiful engine and at an affordable price.:thumbup:
     
  13. Kimbo

    Kimbo Staff Member Moderator

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    I’m sure admin can change your user name to “Mark7mm” when your ready :avatar:
    :thumbs: Kim
     
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  14. Mark4mm

    Mark4mm Guest

    Hi Kim I’m sure they can mate, I’m still in love with Braille scale:avatar:
     

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